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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Truth about Selena Gomez and Nicola Peltz feud, as friends reveal if Brooklyn Beckham and wife have been invited to Selana's wedding
From getting matching tattoos to joking about being in a 'throuple' together, Selena Gomez and Nicola Peltz Beckham were seemingly inseparable just two years ago. These days, the once-close friends appear to be more distant than ever before.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Selena Gomez has 'not spoken to "attention seeking" pals Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham in months' and missed their vow renewal after turning her back on the 'diva' couple: 'The throuple no longer exists!'
Selena Gomez has reportedly turned her back on pals Nicola Peltz and husband Brooklyn Beckham after growing tired of the heiress' 'attention seeking' behaviour. The trio formed an incredibly close bond over the past few years, with the singer cementing their closeness when she joked they were in 'throuple' back in 2023, however Selena was notably absent from their vow renewal earlier this month. According to The Sun 'the throuple no longer exists' with the singer, 33, left 'truly disappointed' by the couple's 'diva' like behaviour and has not spoken to them in months. A source told the publication: 'Last year, she noticed Nicola's behaviour toward her and [fiancé Benny Blanco] turned into a constant quest for attention'. 'There were many tense moments, for example, during dinners and lunches, where Nicola would try to sit where photographers could get the best angle, and she wasn't very nice to Selena if people weren't paying enough attention to her'. Nicola also reportedly told mutual friends negative things about Selena which left the star furious and caused arguments between the pair. Meanwhile Brooklyn's refusal to address his wife's behaviour has also caused further tensions. 'I mean, just look at Nicola and Brooklyn's circle of friends, it's shrinking every week. Some people have turned their backs on them because they've realised how Nicola behaves, and Brooklyn isn't doing much to change the dynamic.' The source went on to claim that Selena had tried multiple times to salvage her frienship with Nicola however the 'trust and connection' was now gone. Daily Mail has contacted Selena Gomez, Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham's representatives for comment. Selena's unusual absence from the vow renewal was highlighted further when the singer's friend Dominic West was on the guestlist and pictured with the couple. Selena's former assistant Theresa Mingus was also reportedly in attendance. The actress, who has publicly shared birthday and anniversary tributes for the pair in the past, also failed to congratulate the couple on their big day on social media and chose not to like any of the couple's posts. The snub was drawn to attention when she happily posted pictures on Instagram from Lil Ducky's nuptials earlier this week after attending with her fiancé Benny Blanco. One source connected to the wedding told Daily Mail: 'Selena wasn't there but there were lots of guests who were on the Peltz payroll, she hasn't even said congratulations anywhere public which is very, very unlike her. 'There was a time when Selena was helping Nicola through her fall out with the Beckhams, maybe she has got fed up with that now.' A source close to Brooklyn and Nicola said: 'This shouldn't be about who was or wasn't there. It should be about celebrating the couple.' Selena wasn't the only notable star absent, Brooklyn's parents, David and Victoria Beckham and siblings Romeo, 22, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 14, were all missing from the 200 people guest list. His grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles were also absent and only found out about the wedding vow renewal by reading it online. The brother's absence was reportedly down to a series of online 'trolling' from the duo, according to those close to Brooklyn and Nicola. A friend told The Mirror: 'Brooklyn's brothers have been fanning the flames... they've openly made fun of and trolled Brooklyn in comments on social media.' Daily Mail has contacted Brooklyn, Nicola and the Beckhams' representatives for comment. Brooklyn and wife Nicola, who first wed in 2022, said 'I do' for a second time in Westchester County in front of her family who had key roles in the day, with the Beckham clan nowhere in sight. Nicola wore her 70-year-old mother's vintage 1985 bridal gown for the big day, while her father Nelson, 83, was given the key role of officiating. Brooklyn become increasingly estranged from his family since he snubbed his father's 50th birthday, and now, the family fear it's a final kick in the teeth. Many of the guests were affiliated with Nicola - a far cry from their first wedding, where both families took front and centre The snub was drawn to attention when she happily posted pictures on Instagram from Lil Ducky's nuptials earlier this week after attending with Benny A source told The Sun: 'This was the final kick in the teeth for David and Victoria. Seeing Nelson having such a pivotal role at the ceremony was heartbreaking for David especially. Not one member of the 30-plus extended family knew about the wedding, or were invited. 'His grandparents are devastated too as Brooklyn has always been so close to them.' The source added: 'It feels cruel and spiteful. This is no longer a game. It has gone beyond all that. This is a family who feel they have lost their precious boy - and see no way back. 'Honestly, they are now questioning why he even wants to keep the 'Beckham' surname - will he revert to Peltz? August 2nd 2025 - is this the day Brooklyn formally declared himself no longer a part of the Beckham family? It certainly feels like it.'. Brooklyn and Nicola first tied the knot in a lavish £3million ceremony in 2022, when relations first began to sour with his parents in the run-up to the big day. After shunning a dress made by her fashion designer Victoria mother-in-law in favour of a Valentino gown in 2022 - a choice which wasn't well received - Nicola once again snubbed the Spice Girl and wore her mother Claudia's vintage wedding gown. It is a poignant message to Posh and Becks', whom he and Nicola have grown increasingly estranged over recent months. All the while the Beckhams were said to be upset by the Peltz's in 2022 who they felt were taking over the wedding. And ever since their first big nuptials in April 2022, the two families have not reunited and Nicola has rarely been pictured with the Beckhams.
Daily Mail
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Man in throuple with ex-wife and new partner reveals they are planning to raise their baby as a trio
A man in a throuple with his ex-wife and new partner has revealed that they are now expecting - and have decided to raise the baby together as a trio. Joshua Alcon, 37, from Colorado Springs, Colorado, married his high school sweetheart Katherine, also 37, in 2008, and together, they welcomed four kids over the years. Recently, they decided to divorce after going through a series of 'ups and downs'... but their relationship didn't end there. While they are no longer married, they are now in a throuple with another woman, named Abby, 35. While chatting with the Daily Mail about it, Joshua explained that when he and Katherine ended their marriage they 'never intended to stop being together.' 'We have had our ups and downs, but we've always planned on being together regardless of what a piece of paper says,' he said. He said that he and Katherine always felt like they 'had more love to give' so Katherine - who had been vocal about her interest in women since high school - suggested after their divorce that they look for another woman to bring into their relationship. Joshua admitted that while he 'was scared' to enter into a throuple at first, he realized it might make their relationship stronger in the end. They began looking on Tinder, which is where he connected with Abby, and immediately, he said they all shared a strong bond that was undeniable. 'I matched with Abby and we started messaging. Abby immediately asked if Kat knew about this. I said yes and we started a group text message off the Tinder app,' explained Joshua. 'Abby lived about 70 miles away (about and hour and a half drive) but we found ourselves driving to her house every other day to just spend time with her. 'If we didn't, we talked all night until we went to bed (the three of us). It became agonizing when she wasn't around. That's how we knew, she was meant to be. 'Abby is an incredible person and an incredible find. We can't imagine our lives without her now.' Joshua went on to tie the knot with Abby in November 2024, and they now all live in a home together with his and Katherine's kids Josslyn, 17, Helena, 12, JJ, 10, and Hannah, seven. He vowed that their children have 'absolutely accepted Abby' and 'love her as much as they do.' Katherine (seen left with Abby) - who had long been vocal about her interest in women - suggested after their divorce that they look for another woman to bring into their relationship 'She has really developed special relationships with each kid and it's so amazing to see,' he added. He said all three of them 'make decisions together as one' and 'pretty much do everything together.' The three of them share a king sized bed 'comfortably,' with Joshua adding, 'Most of the time I'm in the middle cuddling, but sometimes Abby or Kat will take the middle to switch it up.' But he confessed that being in a throuple has its difficulties, as they sometimes have to deal with 'jealousy.' 'I will never say there is no jealousy but if and when it pops up we discuss our feelings and a lot of the time it's a beautiful conversation that brings us closer together,' he added. Now, they're gearing up to have another baby together as Katherine found out that she was expecting again in December 2024. 'It was definitely a surprise and an amazingly special thing for us,' he gushed. 'We will absolutely be raising [our daughter] together with Abby.' He said they hope that one day all three of them can be legally married to each other. And while they often get hate online for their unusual dynamic, Joshua said he's completely unfazed by it. 'We get some hate online it's a lot of your average uptight over-religious people passing judgement,' he concluded. 'We take it with a grain of salt because at the end of the day we love each other and our kids. 'We are showing our kids love comes to you in all ways and you can love who you want when you want and how you want.'
The Sun
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I started a relationship with my ex-wife & have a new partner – now we're raising 4 kids together with a 5th on the way
JOSHUA and Katherine were together for 20 years before they got a divorce. But the childhood sweethearthearts, who have four children - Josslyn, 17, Helena, 12, JJ, 10 and Hannah, seven - have continued to be in a relationship despite ending their marriage. 2 2 Not only this, but since getting back together, the couple have decided to open their relationship to another woman they matched with on a dating app. Now, Joshua, Katherine and their new partner Abby are not only raising four kids together, but there's even a fifth on the way too. Opening up to Truly, on a recent episode of My Extraordinary Family, the throuple confirmed that the children have fully embraced Abby into their lives and now, Katherine is pregnant with her fifth child. The throuple are planning to raise the baby girl together and will even give the child Abby's middle name as a tribute. Abby said: 'To me it was going to be an experience, but it ended up being so much more than that.' Joshua recognised: 'I do feel like it will affect the children somehow, but I do feel it has affected them negatively in any way.' While the kids think it's 'cool' to have a second mum in their life, being in a throuple has led to the trio receiving a barrage of negativity online. Not only have people called the trio 'idiots' and described their relationship as 'weird,' but others have gone as far to accuse them of teaching their children to be 'immoral adults.' And that's not all, as haters have even accused the trio of giving their kids a 'running headstart for confusion and relationship problems.' Joshua recognised: 'Being in a throuple, we get judged, we just do.' I'm married to a man double my age - now we've become a throuple To this, Abby said: 'These people are so small-minded I feel sorry for them, maybe that's what their parents taught them but that's not what we're teaching our kids.' Meanwhile, Joshua acknowledged: 'I love it, I love the hate. You hate us because you ain't us.' Looking towards the future, Joshua beamed: 'I hope that our future holds marriage - I want them to be married to each other as well as to me at the same time.' What is polyamory? Polyamory is the practice of having romantic relationships with more than one person at the same time, with the knowledge and consent of all parties. It can refer to relationships where one person has multiple partners or spouses, or where all parties are in a relationship with each other, for example in a throuple. According to You Gov, 6.8% of people in the UK have been in a polyamorous relationship. Big divide YouTube users were left totally divided by Joshua, Katherine and Abby's relationship and many eagerly raced to the comments to express their thoughts. One user beamed: 'Happy for them!' A second chimed in: 'You are such a beautiful family!!! It was heartwarming to hear about the love you share.' Whilst someone else wrote: 'I'm happy that they're all happy together.️ Wish them luck and a lot of joy with the little baby girl.' But at the same time, someone else said: 'I feel sorry for the child.' Another added: 'Just no.' And a third commented: 'Three people making a mockery of an actual wholesome relationship. A relationship is between two people. Not multiple. Y'all are ruining the children.'
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Here's How To Tell If A Throuple Might Be Right For You
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The beautiful thing about non-monogamy is that it can take on many, varied forms: An ethical non-monogamous dynamic can look like one polyamorous person having multiple romantic and sexual partners, or several individuals all in a non-hierarchical relationship together. One term you might've heard is 'throuple,' or triad, which describes a relationship structure between three people. Not to be mistaken for an open relationship (where people in a relationship have sex with people who are not their partner) or a threesome (sex between three people), a throuple is a balanced, consensual, and committed relationship. And while the term might be new to you, there's nothing new or unusual about the concept, says Ann Rosen Spector, PhD, a clinical psychologist in Philadelphia. "It's totally possible to be in love with more than one person at one time," she says. So, what is a throuple, exactly—and what should you know if you're interested in being in one? Read on for the full lowdown, according to therapists and social workers who work with polyamorous folks. A throuple, or triad, is a balanced, consensual, and committed relationship between three people. "What it means is that each person is in a relationship with another—it's a three-way relationship," says Carolanne Marcantonio, LCSW, an AASECT-certified sex therapist with Wise Therapy in New York. Like a couple, or a relationship between two people, the members of a throuple might have a "closed" relationship, or an "open" one. In some cases, "one person could be open to dating others, but another person in the triad isn't," Marcantonio adds. "It really just depends." Different people in different dynamics might have their own definition and rules for the three-way relationship, so if you meet someone in a triad (or you're about to join one!), it's always a good idea to clarify what being in a throuple means to them. Anything that isn't a monogamous, exclusive, two-person relationship falls under the non-monogamy umbrella, says Anna Dow, LMFT, a therapist with Vast Love. And there are infinite types of polyamorous relationships, adds Marcantonio: "The sky's the limit." Here are a few more polyamory-related words to know: Quad: Four people who are in a committed relationship with each other Polycule: A network of individuals who are all in relationships with each other Kitchen table polyamory: A network of individuals who are in relationships with each other; if someone new is brought into this dynamic, they must generally get along with the rest of the group (think: feel comfortable sitting together at a large kitchen table) Parallel polyamory: When a polyamorous person has multiple partners who don't really interact with each other (essentially, the opposite of kitchen table polyamory) Polyfidelity: When a throuple, quad, or larger polycule are "closed" and do not see people outside of their group In some cases, a couple might meet a third person, become interested in them, and decide to bring that person into their relationship, says Spector. In other instances, someone might know they'd like to join an existing couple, and seek out this kind of relationship dynamic. "If someone is oriented towards knowing that they can love more than one person responsibly, and if they feel like they can enter a relationship with an existing couple—and there's chemistry, and connection between both and everyone agrees that they'd all like to be dating together—wonderful," says Marcantonio. Aside from the joy of getting to date two people you like (or love), being in a throuple can help you get all your needs met, adds Spector. Think about it like this: When you have a third person involved, chances are, you'll expose yourself and your original partner to qualities that both of you may want but can't offer each other. If you feel like you're fully ready and wanting to add a third, Spector suggests letting your current partner know by gauging their interest. You can say something like: "I'd like to invite someone else into our relationship. How would you feel about having X join us and becoming a throuple?' Just like in any kind of relationship, being in a healthy throuple requires consistent communication and trust. "It's the same as a monogamous relationship—the only difference is, it'll be happening with two other folks," says Marcantonio. However, there are some specific things you'll want to watch out for, per relationship therapists: Different triads have different preferences, needs, and boundaries. Some examples of questions you'll want to discuss, according to Marcantonio: "If everyone is open to all having other partners outside the triad, what does cheating look like? Do we all tell each other and have complete transparency when we're talking to someone on the app, when we're planning something, when we've had sex?" Aside from discussions about sex and dating outside of the throuple, you'll want to talk about your own dynamic as a trio, too, adds Spector. Would you prefer to only have sex as a throuple, for example, or is it okay for two people to have sex without the third? 'It really depends on the triad and how they would like to set up the rules,' says Jennifer Schneider, LICSW, LCSW, a psychotherapist specializing in LGBTQIA+ clients and those who identify as polyamorous or ethically non-monogamous. 'It may be that a throuple sits down with each other and actually spends a few hours hammering out what might be relationship agreements.' People's needs can fluctuate over time. So, continued communication is important, says Marcantonio. Spector recommends setting regular check-in times with your partners—and also checking in on your own needs, too. One of the biggest issues a throuple might face is triangulation, says Marcantonio. "Triangulation in a relationship is when there's one person who avoids directly interacting, usually with the person they have a conflict with," she explains. "So instead, they use the third person to confide in, to talk to." This can inadvertently put one person in the middle, Marcantonio adds. It can happen in friend groups, family dynamics, and—of course—romantic relationships that involve more than two people. So, if you have an issue or frustration with one of your partners, make sure you're talking to them directly. It's a common misconception that polyamorous folks don't deal with jealousy. But, in fact, they can and do, says Schneider. It's a natural human emotion. "It does take a lot of self-awareness and reflection to be in a poly relationship, because you will have feelings that come up that you need to sit with," Marcantonio adds. If you find yourself feeling twinges of envy, Marcantonio recommends "staying curious" and digging into the root of the issue. Is this something you can navigate on your own? Is this something you'd like to discuss with your partners? Did something trigger this emotion? These can be tough questions to work through, so if you're struggling, you might want to check out a resource like The Jealousy Workbook by Kathy Labriola, which is chock-full of tools and exercises for people in polyamorous 'ships. When some people hear "throuple," they might hear "threesome." But this dynamic signifies an emotional, intimate relationship between three people. They go on dates together, have deep conversations together, and confide in one another. "It's not all about sex," says Marcantonio. "It's people who really uniquely enjoy having deep, intimate connections that go beyond sex." Throuples can be made up of people of any gender identity and any sexual orientation who choose to be together, Spector says. 'Pop culture depicts them as primarily female-female-male threesomes in an imbalanced way that often fetishizes the relationship structure,' adds Dow. 'In reality, however, throuples are just typical relationships comprised of people of any genders. And like all relationships, each one has its own set of benefits and challenges.' News flash: throuples, quads, and other forms of polyamory are nothing new. Marcantonio recommends checking out the book Sex at Dawn by Christopher Ryan for further reading on the history of non-monogamous relationships. "We were much more communal many, many decades ago," she adds. Ultimately, being in a throuple might not be for everyone—as humans, we all have different needs and preferred relationship structures. "Some people are more wired for monogamy, and that's what they like and want. Others are able to do poly; they might be more wired for that, and that works great," Marcantonio says. "There's no one 'natural' way to have a relationship." Meet the experts: Ann Rosen Spector, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in Philadelphia. Anna Dow, LMFT, is a therapist who specializes in non-monogamy at Vast Love. Carolanne Marcantonio, LCSW, is an AASECT-certified sex therapist with Wise Therapy in New York. Jennifer Schneider, LICSW, LCSW, is a psychotherapist specializing in LGBTQIA+ clients and those who identify as polyamorous or ethically non-monogamous. You Might Also Like Jennifer Garner Swears By This Retinol Eye Cream These New Kicks Will Help You Smash Your Cross-Training Goals
